EIL in partnership with Access UCC are offering fully funded places to up to 4 UCC students who wish to participate in a two-month summer volunteer programme abroad.

Access UCC is an inclusive and collaborative unit. This award is open to UCC students who are supported by the PLUS, Mature and QQI programmes as part of their undergraduate programmes in UCC. All students from these cohorts are eligible to apply for these awards. However, preference will be given to students who are a priority target group in the Nation Access Plan (22-28) and/or normally in receipt of relevant bursary/award such as the 1916 Bursary Scheme, a HEAR Bursary or a SAF award.

It is possible to choose from a wide range of volunteer projects: Teaching, Social-Care, Health, Conservation, Arts, Community Development, Human Rights etc. in various destinations.

APPLICATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH YOUR ACCESS UCC SUPPORT OFFICER!

Volunteering abroad can challenge you in many ways – Read more about what challenging can mean.

Volunteer abroad and explore another culture!

Challenge yourself this summer – Explore Access UCC 2024

Requirement: UCC students who are supported by the PLUS, Mature and QQI programmes as part of their undergraduate programmes in UCC.

18 years or older (1st June 2024)

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